Sunday, January 31, 2010

The Gen TEAM has just released Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D which fixes the troubles that 5.50 GEN-C brings and a bit more. What’s new with 5.50 GEN-D? It allows you to play ISOs and CSOs that require 5.55 or 6.00 firmware without having to patch the eboot.
If have a PSP-3000 / PSP-2000 TA088v3 however, you’re still stuck with patching.Important: DO NOT attempt to install this on PSP-3000 / PSP-2000 TA088v3. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PSP IF YOU DO.Requirements:

A PSP with custom firmwareinstalled AT LEAST 5.00 M33-6. If you’re having problems installing 5.50 GEN-D, read the troubleshooting part below.

Important: 5.50 GEN-D2 Patch!

After installing 5.50 GEN-D, you can install the bugfix 5.50 GEN-D2. The changes have been listed on the changelog below.
To install just download 5.50 GEN-D2 | 5.50 GEN-D2 and use the same steps above.

Compatibility with games requiring firmware 5.51 with no additional handling (now, you don’t need Game Decrypter)

Compatibility with most of games normally protected and refusing to be ran on a Custom Firmware (Full Metal Alchemist, Soul Calibur, etc). Yoshihiro has created a system to run them and he succeed to make this system more stable and it’s now compatible with all PSP, unlike the 5.50 GEN-C.

Possibility to connect at the Playstation Store via MEDIAGO, to retrieve game and goodies without having to install Fake USB or other complicated stuff.

Troubleshooting:

If you’re having problems getting the black screen when installing 5.50 GEN-D, you need to reflash your PSP to 5.00 M33-6. If you’re already using 5.00 M33-6, upgrade to 5.50 GEN-B2, then run the 5.50 GEN-D installer:
Requirements for reflashing your PSP to 5.00 M33-6: